Specialist, Trade Compliance

Specialist Global Trade Compliance – Japan and AOC

Responsibilities Japan •    Oversee and monitor Japan customs/international trade regulation changes and analysis impact to business and apply applicable regulations•    Provide Trade Compliance training to internal stakeholders•    Execution of Trade Compliance internal control, establish process for assessing risks and exposure, drive necessary controls•    Manage Japan Customs audits/investigation/queries, acting as focal point to local Customs/METI to resolve issues.•    Carry out sample audits to all import/export transactions, generate reports to relevant functions for alignment on root-cause analysis and corrective actions•    Initiate business model review and drive for efficiency and cost saving opportunity•    Manage and maintain Customs AEO program in Japan•    Manage duty optimization projects, i.e. Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback and duty-avoidance. •    Support customs formalities for bonded operations•    Work closely with internal functions including Logistics Operations-import & Export, Customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely import/export execution. •    Other projects or ad-hoc issue resolution assigned by Manager

Responsibilities Asia Out of China (AOC)•    Oversee beneficial trade activities in the region •    Support import and export processes and compliance in AOC countries, e.g. Korea•    Manage relationships to relevant customs brokers and other service providers

Qualifications•    Minimum 5 years’ working experience in International Customs and Trade Compliance area in multinational companies. •    Experience working in consulting firms is a plus

Required Education: Bachelor degree or above in related field, e.g. international trade, business administration, economics or technical/chemical degree

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:•    Good written and oral communication skills of English & Japanese •    Strong knowledge of Customs Compliance frameworks in Japan, including HS classification/ Customs valuation/FTA and etc, familiar with Japanese rules and regulations.•    Good knowledge of international Customs Compliance and Export Control / Sanctions regimes•    Knowledge in the area of controlled materials (e.g. drug precursors and narcotics) is a plus•    Independent work attitude to handle existing and new processes, especially in the intersection between chemical and trade regulations •    Adaptable to changes•    Good logical thinking with Troubleshooting/problem-solving skills•    Good team player with ability to build effective working relationships, handle stressful situations internally & externally•    Be detail oriented and make thoughtful and timely decisions•    Experience communicating to government agencies